Three Cancun Tourist Police Officers Arrested for Extorting $1,400 From Tourists
Three Cancun tourist police officers were arrested for allegedly extorting $1,400 from two foreign tourists.
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Expired, Damaged Medications Found in Quintana Roo Warehouse Amid Shortage
Audit reveals hundreds of expired and water-damaged medications in state warehouse while clinics face severe shortages.
Yucatán Cracks Down on Illegal Fishing, Offenders Face Prison
Yucatán intensifies surveillance along its coast to combat illegal fishing, with offenders potentially facing prison time.
Yucatán Traffic Deaths Drop 6% but Mérida Ring Road Claims 17 Lives in Six Months
Yucatán saw a 6% drop in traffic deaths in early 2026, but the Mérida ring road recorded 17 fatalities, its…
More Than 50 Artisans Gather in Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Boost Local Consumption
Over 50 female artisans from Maya communities showcased embroidery, hammocks, and local foods at Expo-Maya.
Illegal Wastewater Discharge Threatens Playa del Carmen Coastline
Tour operators and environmentalists demand investigation after a sewage pipe was exposed on the beach.
Isla Mujeres Promotes Sea Grape Reforestation to Combat Coastal Erosion
Residents push to restore sea grape plants along Isla Blanca to fight erosion and preserve coastline.
Thousands of Drivers in Quintana Roo May Have Free Insurance and Not Know It
Many drivers in Quintana Roo may have free liability insurance from the state but don't know how to access it.
Man Arrested With Marijuana and Crystal Meth in Cancun
A man was arrested in Cancun for drug possession after officers found marijuana and crystal meth during a patrol.
Four Men Arrested in Playa del Carmen and Cancun for Stolen Vehicles and Drug Possession
Four men were arrested in Playa del Carmen and Cancun for alleged drug possession and stolen vehicle involvement.